Team Manager (Families First Front Door)

Team Manager – Families First Front Door

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Families First Children’s Services for an experienced Team Manager to join our Front Door service.

Families First operates in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, built around two core principles: safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and services must be child-centred, timely and effective.

About The Role

As Team Manager, you will provide strong leadership to a team working with children, young people and families at the front door of services. You will:

Provide day-to-day management, supervision and support to practitioners Oversee complex cases and support sound, child-centred decision-making Ensure high-quality practice and statutory compliance Promote reflective practice, learning and continuous improvement Work closely with partners including MASH, Targeted Help, Children’s Social Care, Education and Health to ensure the right information is gathered to inform decisions and prevent needs escalating

About You

You will:

Have experience managing or supervising staff within children’s services Demonstrate strong leadership, communication and organisational skills Be confident managing risk and making proportionate decisions Understand and value multi-agency working Be committed to improving outcomes for children and families

Why join us

Families First provides a 24/7, 365-day response to concerns about children and young people, delivered by skilled and experienced practitioners. You will be supported through training and development to work confidently with partners and make a meaningful difference at the point where it matters most.

Agency Team Managers with 12 weeks’ continuous service with Plymouth are also eligible to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking service and play a key role in safeguarding children and families across Plymouth.

We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

For more information regarding this role, please contact Jennifer Houghton by email jennifer.houghton@plymouth.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 17 May